Mulled Hot Apple Cider
Cozy up to a mug of perfectly spiced, mulled hot apple cider. This recipe is wonderfully sweet and fragrant from just the right mulling spices, and takes very time to make.
Servings: 2 quarts cider (1 half gallon)
Ingredients
- 2 quarts apple cider
- 1/2 orange
- 2 cinnamon sticks, or 1/4 teaspoon powdered cinnamon
- 4 whole cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon powdered ginger, or 1 rounded teaspoon of fresh-grated ginger
- 2 bay leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon light brown sugar, optional
Instructions
- Pour the cider into a pot. Squeeze the juice from half an orange into the cider, and add the juiced rind to the pot as well.
- Add the rest of the ingredients, except the brown sugar, if using.
- Bring the cider to a boil, then lower to a simmer. Simmer on low for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Taste to see if you would like it a bit sweeter and if so, add the brown sugar.
- Strain and serve the hot apple cider, garnished with orange zest, thin apple slices, or cinnamon sticks.
Notes
Fresh apple cider with a lovely combination of mulling spices makes this the best, coziest fall drink around. This hot mulled cider recipe will keep for several days in the fridge. Just be sure to strain it first so the mulling spices do not over-steep in the apple cider.
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